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Our classic matryoshkas straight from Russia. The Matryoshka is one of the objects most commonly associated with Russia; also called Russian Nesting dolls stacking dolls or nesting dolls, matryoshkas are made up of 3 to 10 dolls of increasing size, which fit inside each other.

The first matryoshkas were probably created in the late 19th century, and represented a peasant woman holding a rooster under her arm. This is also where matryoshkas get their name, since in Russian a " Matryoshka " is a robust-looking country woman.

The rooster symbolized fertility, and in fact matryoshka dolls are still often seen as a symbol of fertility. Height of the first doll. Our classic matryoshkas straight from Russia The Matryoshka is one of the objects most commonly associated with Russia; also called Russian Nesting dolls stacking dolls or nesting dolls, matryoshkas are made up of 3 to 10 dolls of increasing size, which fit inside each other. Height of the first doll: 14 cm Matter: linden wood Number of pieces :5 Technique used: mixed, watercolor, tempera Finishing : glossy varnish Manufacturing: artis.